
Good Gains, Well Played
Good Gains, Well Played is a gaming and fitness podcast. While none of the hosts are experts in either field, we do have over 9 years of podcasting experience. Join us each week to cover gaming news as well as our fitness journeys.
Episodes
202 episodes
Blue Prince Spoiler Discussion
After covering a few news bits, Isli and I get into some spoiler talk about Blue Prince and our experience with the game overall.Here are the timestamps:Intro News Bits- 00:28 Marathon- 02:59 Star Wars Outlaws DL...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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1:10:22

Nintendo Switch 2 And Blue Prince On Episode 200!
It's our 200th episode and this week we recap the Switch 2 announcement, since we didn't get to cover it last week, and then in the back half Isli and I discuss our thoughts on Blue Prince.Here are the timestamps:Intro ...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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59:33

Game Informer Is Back, More No Man's Sky Content, And Atomfall
We've got another space crew game, another No Man's Sky update, Game Informer is back, and Ubisoft makes some moves. Then in the back half Xya talks Monster Hunter, Isli talks No Man's Sky, and I give my thoughts on a week with Atomfall.
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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1:10:48

News Bites And Our Split Fiction Spoiler Discussion
We've got a nice news spread this episode with updated console sales, Hasbro teasing Baldur's Gate 4, my initial thoughts on AC Shadows, and our final thoughts after finishing Split Fiction.Here are the timestamps:Intro
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Season 1
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Episode 198
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1:03:21

Death Stranding 2 Release Date, Monster Hunter Wilds, And R.E.P.O.
We've got a lot of little bits of news this week including the announcement of Space Marine 3, which has me excited, then in the back end Xya talks about Monster Hunter Wilds and I talk about my first few hours with R.E.P.O.Here are the...
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Season 1
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Episode 197
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56:47

Monster Hunter Wilds And Split Fiction
It's a light news week so after covering the few news bits we get into Xya's experience with Monster Hunter followed by mine and Isli's co-op experience with Split Fiction.Here are the timestamps:Intro News Bits- 00...
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Season 1
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Episode 196
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1:21:22

The PSVR2 Price Drop, Solar Punk Demo, Outer Wilds, And Dark Light
This episode we talk about the cancelled TLoU multiplayer game, the PSVR2 price drop, and WB closing multiple game studios.Then in the back half Xya talks all about the Solar Punk demo, I go over my final thoughts on Outer Wilds, and th...
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Season 1
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Episode 195
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1:16:37

State Of Play, Dice Awards, Nine Sols, Gray Zone War Stories, And Outer Wilds
This episode is all about recapping the State of Play, the DICE Awards, Gray Zone war stories, and my experience in Outer Wilds.Here are the timestamps:Intro News Bits- 00:25 Astro Bot DLC- 01:31 Elden Ring Nigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 194
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1:11:18

TLoU Season 2 News, Onimusha 2 Remastered, And War Stories In Gray Zone
We've got some new details about the second season of The Last of Us, the surprise Onimusha 2 Remaster announcement, and EA talks about Battlefield and Apex Legends.Then in the backend Isli talks more about the difficulty of Nine Sols, X...
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Season 1
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Episode 193
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1:09:11

I've Been Dipping My Toes Into The Extraction Shooter Genre
In this episode we cover devs that don't want PC versions to avoid lewd mods, Xbox's disappointing investor call, and much more.Then in the back half we talk about Nine Sols, Ender Magnolia, Echoes of Wisdom, and then Isli and I give our...
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Season 1
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Episode 192
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1:25:55

Switch 2 Official Announced And Sony Cancels Two Live Service Games In Development
We've finally got the Switch 2 reveal from Nintendo, the Until Dawn movie already has a trailer, Sony cancels two live service games, and more on this episode.Then in the back half Isli and I talk more about Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 191
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1:20:52

Sony's Film Announcements, Developer Direct Announced, And Lorelei And The Laser Eyes
Sony announced some film updates at CES, Microsoft announced a Developer Direct, and what a third Deus Ex prequel might have been. In the back half Isli and I discuss our initial thoughts on Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, I give my fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 190
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1:18:44

Why Black Myth: Wukong Isn't On Xbox And Suicide Squad On PS+
We've got an interesting PS+ game for January, Mike Shapiro making cryptic tweets, and why Black Myth: Wukong isn't on Xbox.Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits- 00:24 PS+ January Games- 07:23 Why Black Myth: Wukon...
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Season 1
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Episode 189
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1:12:10

Fantasian, Still Wakes The Deep, Space Marine 2, And EA Not Interested In Dead Space 4
It's a light week after Christmas so this episode is mainly on what we've been playing, as well as the failed pitch for Dead Space 4 to EA.Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits- 00:30 Dead Space Creators Pitched Dead Sp...
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Season 1
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Episode 188
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50:42

Secret Level, My Final Thoughts On Prince Of Persia, Isli's New Laptop, And My Bench PR
It's light news during the holidays but that allows for some longer discussions around Prince of Persia, Secret Level, and Isli's new laptop.Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits- 00:30 FF7 Rebirth Director's PC Mod Req...
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Season 1
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Episode 187
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1:09:52

The Game Awards Winners And Announcements
This episode is all about recapping The Game Awards, from the winners to the announcements. Then in the backend Isli talks about Core Keeper, Xya is still playing Fantasian, and I'm still really enjoying Icarus.Here are the timestamps:<...
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Season 1
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Episode 186
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1:38:37

More Layoffs, Fantasian, Icarus, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, And Void Crew
We've got the PS Plus December lineup, some Fortnite updates, and more industry layoffs. Then in the backhalf Xya talks about Fantasian, and I talk about how I enjoy Prince of Persia, Icarus, and Void Crew.Here are the timestamps:
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Season 1
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Episode 185
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1:00:34

Enjoying Icarus, FFXIV Mobile, And Black Friday Deals
We're in the the lull before The Game Awards though that doesn't stop surprises like the announcement of FFXIV Mobile. Then in the backend I talk about how much I'm enjoying IcarusHere are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits- ...
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Season 1
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Episode 184
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1:01:59

Echoes Of Vana'diel, Dredge DLC, And My Thoughts On Tunic
It's a light news week but Xya gets to give her impressions of the Echoes of Vana'diel, Isli talks the Dredge DLC, and I give my final thoughts on Tunic.Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits- 01:05 Silly Phil Spencer Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 183
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1:27:55

Switch 2 Updates, Death Stranding On Xbox, Dredge, Mouthwashing, And Tunic
We've got a grab bag of news this episode covering things from Star Wars Outlaws updates, Switch 2 details, Death Stranding on Xbox, PS5 Pro updates, and the unfortunate passing of Tony Todd.In the backend, Isli gives his thoughts on th...
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Season 1
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Episode 182
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1:02:10

Sony Closes Firewalk Studios, Marathon Is On Track, And Isli Platinums Silent Hill 2
This episode we talk about the unfortunately closure of Firewalk Studios, the curious Marathon update, and Isli is back to give his thoughts after getting the Silent Hill 2 platinum.Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits...
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Season 1
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Episode 181
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57:50

Mother 3, Silent Hill 2, And Carrion
It's a light news week but that allows Xya to talk about her experience finishing Mother 3, my final thoughts on Silent Hill 2, and my experience with Carrion. Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Bits- 00:33 Xbox Seri...
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Season 1
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Episode 180
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1:00:41

Space Marine 2 Review Bombs, Xbox Partner Showcase, And Silent Hill 2
This episode we cover the Space Marine 2 review bombing, the Xbox Partner showcase, and then in the backend I give my thoughts on the Silent Hill 2 remake.Here are the timestamps:IntroNews Highlight- 01:12 News Bits From...
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Season 1
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Episode 179
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51:21

Sony's Shady Moves With Horizon Zero Dawn
Sony has pulled some weird anti-consumer moves with the original Horizon Zero Dawn release, now that the remastered was announced. We've also got news that The Alters has been delayed, a game I was looking forward to this year. Then in the back...
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Season 1
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Episode 178
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1:10:44

State Of Play, Sony's Sneaky Price Hike, Lies Of P, Sons Of The Forest & Frostpunk 2
We're back and jumping right into the news we missed and ending with a recap of Sony's State of Play. Then in the back half Isli talks about beating Lies of P, I beat Sons of the Forest, and then I get into Frostpunk 2.Here are the time...
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Season 1
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Episode 177
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1:25:50
